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Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncrovsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf III

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1994-1997
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,301 kg
    2,868 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,301kg2,868lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
88.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,861cc175cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,020mm158in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,450mm57in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,432mm56in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
230L
381L
Max trunk volume
587L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
38.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1,301 kg
2,868 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 5.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
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Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 151 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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